Chapter 13
[Evelyn’s POV)
If I was thankful for anything that had gone on in the last couple of hours, it was how quickly Nina and I had become friends. I felt beyond lucky to have someone who was willing to speak to me on normal terms and even go as far as to inform me of relevant,
important matters.
Nina had noticed me flying out of Alexander’s bathroom before and was kind enough to not ask any questions. Although, I did
manage to catch the pleased look on her face.
“What exactly am I walking into?” I asked, nervously.
On the way to the living room, Nina went on to explain some of the complexities of Alexander’s family dynamics. Some of which I
would never have guessed.
“Only, Alexander’s parents are here to visit,” she started. “His father, Henry, and his Stepmother, Caroline–neither of whom
are of much importance to this pack.”
I figured that as long as I could get through this meeting, I would be fine…I hoped.
I slightly turned my head to glance at Nina in question.
“Hold on, if neither of Alexander’s parents has any part in his pack, then who controls the household finances?”
“That would be Wendy, his Grandmother,” Nina answered. “Wendy doesn’t trust Caroline with anything personal relating to the
Moonstone Pack due to some past mistakes. If you want to gain some of Alexander’s approval and make it within the pack, then
find a way to gain Wendy’s favor.”
I merely nodded my head, not having a single thought as to how I was supposed to ‘win the favor‘ of a woman I had never met. The thought of today getting any more nerve–wracking was enough to make me sick.
“Is there anyone I should know about?”
“Yes, Alexander also has a Stepbrother named Michael. He’s Caroline’s son and is currently away, studying at school so there’s
no need for you to worry about him.”
I was truly touched by Nina’s thoughtfulness to fill me in on the important notions of Alexander’s family. The man was so easy to brush me off before, there was the likely chance that I would have never known any of these things without her help. Nina had.
been the first real person to make me feel welcomed and at home here.
She reminded me greatly of the many people I had left back home; all of those I trusted. It both warmed my heart and left me
feeling lonely.
Stepping into the living room, I put on my most confident smile and went up to Alexander’s parents.
“Hello, I’m Evelyn, Alexander’s new Luna. It’s nice to meet you.”
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“Your’re the one Alexander married?” Caroline asked with a tone of contemplation.
“Yes,” I confirmed slowly. “Is… Is there a problem?”
Both Henry and Caroline gave me an apprehensive look, as though they were studying me.
“We’re simply surprised that you managed to commit to the marriage,” Henry commented dryly.
My brows drew together. Did Alexander really think I was going to be scared off like the other brides? Or had he intentionally tried
to scare me away?
“I’m sure you’re well aware of the others that had been matched before you,” Caroline said. “Alexander can be a bit difficult to
handle at times.”
I bit the inside of my cheek and tried to push the biting anger back. “I’m sure he and I will be just fine,” I said tightly.
My chest filled with indignation as I inwardly cursed Alexander for putting me in such an uncomfortable situation.
My God. It seemed like no matter what, the man was deliberately trying to complicate my life.
Lost in thought about Alexander, I glanced upstairs and saw a shadow at the corner of the hall. I leaned back on my heels to find
the corner footrest of a wheelchair just barely visible.
Was Alexander just sitting up there, overhearing this entire encounter?
